This document discusses implementing agile transformations in organizations. It argues that transformation is not always necessary, as some teams already perform well. Instead of assuming problems everywhere need fixing, organizations should identify specific challenges to solve. The document then presents a 7-step problem-solving strategy for managing business challenges with agility. This includes identifying root causes, who needs solutions, what needs improving, measures of success, problem-solving tools to use, allowing time for change, and continuously measuring progress.

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How to implement
Agile Transformation
in your Organisation
or Teams?
OR...SHOULD YOU?

2. Answer:
YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
Transformation is best left to
Chemists and Genies.

3. Transformation initiatives
assume:
But what if some teams or
individuals are already
high-performing and
doing great work?
There are major
systemic problems
everywhere that
need fixing.
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While others are not yet
psychologically ready
for change?

4. Why not ask instead:
"What business or
organisational
challenges are we
trying to solve?"
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"How do we improve and
enhance what we already have?"
"Shall we create an ownership
culture of continuous problem-
solving and improvements?"

5. To operate and thrive in complex
modern organisations, people need
help with:
ACTION PLAN FOR MANAGING
BUSINESS & ORGANISATIONAL
CHALLENGES WITH AGILITY
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In reality:
Effective problem-
solving strategies
A conducive and supportive
workplace for collaborative work
and experimentations
A facilitative change leadership
approach

6. There's no
"one size"
fits all.
Because
organisations &
people are complex.

7. ACTION PLAN FOR MANAGING
BUSINESS & ORGANISATIONAL
CHALLENGES WITH AGILITY
But here's an option:
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A practical 7-never-ending-step
problem-solving strategy to
organisational growth and
sustainable change
Transformation not
included

8. 1W H Y D O W E N E E D T O C H A N G E ?
W H A T P R O B L E M S A R E W E
R E A L L Y T R Y I N G T O S O L V E ?
WHY?
ACTION
Identify root causes behind business or
organisational challenges
Complaint:
"The organisation
is siloed."
Root cause:
"The leaders are
overindulging in
politics."
HOW
Inclusive and open
communication
WHO CONTRIBUTES
As many diverse
opinions as possible
“Perception is
reality but it may
not be actuality.“
TeamHealth workshops
Organisational data
Create psychologically
safe conversation spaces*
* Chicken & Egg or hire
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2W H O N E E D S T H E S O L U T I O N S T O
T H E P R O B L E M ?
WH0?
Challenge:
"The organisation
is siloed."
Identify:
Who needs
help and
assistance
The whole organisation?
Leaders & managers?
Entire departments?
Specific teams?
Or certain individuals?

10. 3W H A T N E E D S T O I M P R O V E ?
WHAT?
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Challenge:
"The employees
are not engaged."
"Lack of communication"
Identify:
What
needs to
improve
"Decrease in productivity"
"Mistrust in leadership"
"Lack in creativity &
innovation"

11. 4M E A S U R E S O F S U C C E S S
IDENTIFY
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W H A T D O E S S U C C E S S
L O O K L I K E ?
'Measurable
increase in
Productivity'
'Less
unproductive
meetings'
'Increase in
active cross-
functional
collaboration''Increase in
innovative
client solutions'
'Less
distractions,
more focused
workplace'
'Increase in
healthy
conflicts'

12. 5 AW H A T P R O B L E M - S O L V I N G
T O O L S H O U L D Y O U U S E ?
HOW?
S T A R T W I T H M I N D S E T - W O R K ,
N O T F R A M E W O R K
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Agility in Leadership Thinking
Agile Values & Principles
Complexity-Thinking
Systems-Thinking
True Customer-centricity
People Manager Coaching
Bias Management
Polarity Management
Diversity & Inclusion
Team Coaching

13. 5 BW H A T P R O B L E M - S O L V I N G
T O O L S H O U L D Y O U U S E ?
HOW?
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MINDSET OKAY?
TRY NEWER WAYS OF LEADING
& WORKING
MVPsStory Mapping
Kanban
Scrum
Design Thinking
Design Sprints
Liberating Structures
Information Radiators
OKRs
Self-organised & Cross-functional Teams
Daily Standups
Management 3.0HolacracyLean CoffeePlay

14. 6P E O P L E C H A N G E T A K E S T I M E .
H A V E P A T I E N C E A N D K E E P
O N F A C I L I T A T I N G .
GIVE TIME
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7P R O B L E M - S O L V I N G &
C H A N G E M A N A G E M E N T A R E
C O N T I N U O U S N E V E R - E N D I N G
P R O C E S S E S .
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AND GO
BACK TO
MEASURE

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